I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL).
‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.
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SURVIVAL INSTINCT: A POST APOCALYPTIC ROMANCE by Cara Bristol
A nurse and an alien battle for trust in a devastated world – Laurel is a nurse working in her hometown hospital when disaster strikes. Aliens from planet Progg-Res attack Earth, vaporizing most of the population from huge spaceships. Then ground troops march town to town, house to house, eliminating the rest. Laurel survives by hiding out in a cave, living day by day hoping to evade detection. After many months of quiet, she dares to venture out. And finds a critically wounded Progg man in the woods. Instinct tells her to finish him off, but she can’t bring herself to kill in cold blood. Besides, he’s going to die anyway. However, she worries that leaving his body for his comrades to find will bring them too close to the hiding place that has served her well, so she drags the Progg’s body back to the cave. Unfortunately, the alien scum survives and throws her into a dilemma. She can’t keep him prisoner forever, which means she has to release him and risk her life—or kill him. Death at the hand of the enemy is an honorable one, but to his shame, Grav doesn’t want to die. Although he’s an aide to the admiral in charge of the Earth campaign, he’s never killed anyone, never even discharged his vaporizer. But he doesn’t think that will matter to the young human woman who took him hostage and looks at him with revulsion in her eyes. The only thing he can do is try to build a rapport and convince her he’s harmless in hopes she’ll see him as a person and not one of the hated aliens who killed her family. If he can’t, he’s afraid he’s in deep trouble. Because he suspects she won’t release him. Which only leaves one other option. Can two people bitterly divided by fear and loathing bridge the gap and trust one another so they both can survive? AmazonKU
BEAUTY AND THE BARBARIAN (BWWM): THE WICKED BARBARIANS BOOK ONE by T C Clark
Welcome to Travenia – She thought she was returning home. He decided she was staying forever. After surviving the brutal trials of the Warrior’s Hunt, Amber Olive—healer, light witch, and best friend to Betsy Laurent—was ready to go home. Back to Earth. Back to safety. But fate had other plans. When the transport spell fires, Amber never makes it through. Instead, she wakes up in the heart of Travenia’s most feared stronghold—draped in silks, crowned in bone and gold, and surrounded by warriors who kneel before her. Because here? She isn’t prey. She’s the Barbarian Queen. Drake Vey’Baron, legendary King of Travenia, waited centuries for his mate. And the moment Amber’s magic touched his, the wait was over. Her light called to his darkness, her power igniting the hunger he’d buried beneath blood and war. But this isn’t a love story. It’s a conquest.He’s claimed her. Declared her his queen. And he has no intention of letting her go—no matter how hard she fights, no matter how many times she says she isn’t his. But Amber Olive is no delicate captive. With the strength of a healer’s heart and the fire of a witch’s will, she’ll challenge Drake at every turn. She’ll wield light against his shadows. And she’ll uncover the ancient secrets buried beneath Travenia’s barbaric traditions—even if it means risking her heart. Because kings don’t fall easily. But this queen? She might just bring a kingdom to its knees. AmazonKU
GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES: BJOR by Jessie Rose Case
VS note: There’s not really a blurb for this specific book. There’s a generic one (below) and an excerpt from the book on the seller’s page.
This is a Happily Ever After, Galactic Cyborg Heat Series, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. This tantalizing story of passions and desires unexpectedly brings together a Cyborg and a human female in a way they never thought possible. AmazonKU
PARADOX: MM SFR (MERX SECURITY OOK THREE) by C J Dragon
Puzzle-loving, enigma-obsessed, and mystery-driven freelance Xeno-archeologist Nicholas Wells relishes voyages to lost worlds in his quest for artifacts. His expeditions aboard his SmartShip, Maisie, with his faithful canine companion, Rotor, not only offer him thrilling intellectual challenges but also unforeseen perils. After one dicey incident with a rockslide, his benefactor, Patrick Dupont, insists Nicholas needs a bodyguard. Threatening to withdraw financial support, Patrick reminds Nicholas that a deceased archeologist gains neither personal acclaim nor brings glory to his patron. Nicholas grudgingly agrees and drafts an exhaustive list of qualifications for his potential bodyguard, which he believes would be unattainable. However, life throws him a curveball. Nailing every criterion on his list, Decker Reid of Merx Security steps in. With cybernetic modifications, unmatched defensive skills, and a dedicated mission to shield Nicholas from his reckless adventures, Decker proves to be a worthy bodyguard. Although Nicholas reacts with consternation, Decker is unabashed—his main focus the safety of this intrepid scientist. Regardless of how intent Nicholas is on charting his own path, Decker is close behind, at the ready to swoop in and rescue him. Because protecting Nicholas has become more than a job for Decker…now it’s personal. AmazonKU
ONCE UPON AN ELORA’S EVE by Kenzie James
VS note: From APRIL 25. LGBTQ SFR.
An emergency landing leaves Vee stranded on a tiny planet that is barely a blip on the radar. The sooner their ship is repaired, the sooner they can put this disaster behind them, but then they meet Emery, the beautiful Terran working at the local tavern. Emery loves the quiet life that comes with living on the small planet of Iyiabos, including helping her brother-in-law out with the tavern and learning new dishes. Finding a partner for Elora’s Eve isn’t even on her mind, since the holiday focuses on mated couples, new life and new beginnings. That changes when a Sorellian bounty hunter walks through the door. Elora’s Eve is about new beginnings. Could this be the start of something more? A cozy sci-fi romance in the spirit of Legends and Lattes, Once Upon Elora’s Eve is a queer novelette featuring a non-binary alien love interest. AmazonKU
ALL SUPERHEROES NEED PR (SUPERS IN THE CITY) by Elizabeth Stephens
He’s a villain looking for a hero rebrand. She’s the marketing genius who can make it happen in this fantastical romantic comedy by the author of the Beasts of Gatamora series. Over two decades ago, forty-eight young, gifted superheroes fell to Earth and were eventually marketed as opposing brands: heroes and villains. Now, one exceptionally gruff bad guy is looking to hop teams. Hello, PR director Vanessa Theriot. His real name is Roland Casteel a.k.a. the Pyro. First, swap that with the less incinerating the Wyvern. Next, put him in spandex to highlight that near-godlike body. Finally, give that hero in training a heroine—if Vanessa will play the part in a pretend romance guaranteed to make the city swoon. She’s game. As shy as Vanessa is, it’s her job to be Roland’s very own Lois Lane. Who knew that fake dating would change their worlds? But falling head over heels for real makes for a dangerous shift in the narrative. A monstrous supervillain is bringing out Roland’s bad side again. This time, it’s to save a woman who, against all the odds, is becoming the human love of his superhero life. Amazon
THAWED GLADIATOR: VICTOR (AWAKENED FROM THE ICE BOOK FOUR) by Alana Khan
A fighter facing impossible choices…Maya Andrews built her gym from nothing, cleaning up her father’s messes along the way. Still, nothing prepared her for her father’s latest scheme—a stolen gladiator preserved in ice for two millennia. Now she’s all that stands between an honorable warrior and those who would turn him into a lab experiment. If only he didn’t make her burn hotter than arena sand every time he kneels, bows his head, and calls her “Domina.” …a gladiator who never broke…Through arena battles and brutal punishments, Victor kept his dignity and principles intact. Now he’s awakened two thousand years later, pursued by deadly forces he barely understands. His only anchor is the fierce trainer pretending to own him. He knows she’s lying to him, but can’t ignore the heat between them that could melt ice itself. …together they defy destiny…As Maya and Victor flee across the desert with corporate mercenaries in pursuit, they discover that passion and protection transcend time itself. But with pharmaceutical companies willing to kill for his DNA and nowhere left to run, they’ll have to risk everything—including their hearts—to survive. AmazonKU
ALIEN GUARDIAN’S VOW (NYXARI BONDMATES BOOK THREE) by Ava York and Bella Blaze
They told me not to touch the ruins. They didn’t say anything about touching him. I came here to fix a broken system—not to be trapped underground with a Nyxari warrior whose touch sets my skin on fire. Varek is everything I shouldn’t want: sharp, disciplined, utterly off-limits. He doesn’t trust me. I can’t afford to want him. But when a collapsing ruin forces us closer, the tension between us burns hotter than the failing tech around us. Every brush of his hand, every clash of wills, pulls me deeper into dangerous territory—where survival means trusting him with my life…and risking my heart for something even more perilous. The world above us might be falling apart. But down here, it’s not just the ruins breaking open—it’s me. AmazonKU
CLAIMING KADEN (CYBORG GUARDIANS OF THE AURORA BOOK ONE) by Celia Breslin
Earth-girl Calie is out of hope. Kidnapped, enslaved, then abandoned by aliens, she’s sure to suffer a slow death on their stupid space station. Then new trouble arrives, but hot on its heels is a grumpy guy with a big hot bod and blazing eyes… The thrill setting her skin afire has less to do with potential rescue or New Guy’s battle prowess, and everything to do with the way he looks at her. Cyborg soldier Kaden is unamused by his enemy’s interest in the vulnerable lone female with a sharp tongue and wild braids. Her terrible aim is complicating his rescue attempts, but her bravery, stubbornness, and velvet voice send electric need through both his human and cybernetic systems. He’ll do anything to save her. Kaden wants to explore his attraction to Calie, but his sworn enemy’s relentless pursuit and Calie’s own skittishness challenge his goal. Calie appreciates the cyborg, but she’s homesick and unsure about diving into a relationship, even if the hunky cyborg is the nicest man and best kisser in the universe. While the enemy horde stalks them across the galaxy, can they learn to trust each other with both their lives and their hearts?
RAVEN BLACKWOOD (CYBORG GUARDIANS BOOK TWO) by Clarissa Lake and Christine Myers
Raven Blackwood came to Brislow to meet his genetic match—he didn’t expect a war. In the shadow of a shattered world, Raven Blackwood—a powerful cyborg protector—was designed for war, not love. But everything changes when he goes to Brislow, a struggling frontier town, to meet the woman he was genetically destined to love. Hannah Lawrence has spent years holding her family together through hardship and loss. When a ruthless dictator kidnaps her brother, hope feels like a distant memory—until Raven arrives. From the moment their eyes meet, something profound and unexplainable sparks between them. Their connection is immediate, fierce, and undeniable. As Raven fights to rescue Hannah’s brother and dismantle the corruption strangling the town, he discovers that love isn’t his weakness—it’s his strength. Together, Raven and Hannah must face brutal enemies, the scars of the past, and a future they never thought possible. Because sometimes, even in a broken world, love is the most powerful force of all. AmazonKU
DRARKGHON’S HOARD: A DRYDEN UNIVERSE ADVENTURE by Greta van der Rol
Dru wasn’t expecting much from the dead rock—until he found a wreck a thousand years old. The name that went with the ship? Drarkghon. Pirate, matriarch, myth. And maybe, just maybe, real.
Kit knows the stories better than anyone. Scholar, skeptic, expert on all things Drarkghon, she signs on to help track down the fabled treasure. But they’re not alone in the hunt. Someone dangerous is always one step behind. Chasing scattered clues across forgotten systems, Dru and Kit are drawn deeper into a mystery that was never meant to be solved. The closer they get, the more it becomes clear: this isn’t just about a hoard. It’s about rewriting history. And someone will kill to stop that happening. Falling for each other? That’s just one more complication they don’t need.
THE ENGINEER’S NEMESIS (LADY GEORGIA BRUNEL MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Shelly Adina
VS Note: Steampunk mystery.
Lady Georgia and Millie Brunel are invited to the Chateau de Valmy by Anne MacLeod, the comtesse, an old school friend of Georgia’s. In Provence, Anne assures them, they will find sunshine, the scent of lavender, wonderful meals, and a respite from danger. But before a week has passed, Anne is prostrate with grief. Her husband the comte is dead, and Georgia and Millie find evidence that suggests his death wasn’t a natural one. Anne begs them not to involve the local gendarmes—the family will be publicly shamed, and their primary suspect, of course, will be Anne herself. With no help forthcoming, then, it is up to Georgia and Millie to discover who could have done this terrible thing. Is someone in the chateau holding a fatal grudge? Or is Anne hiding a secret? Because murder is always about money, power, revenge … or love. The Engineer’s Nemesis is the third cozy fantasy novel in the Lady Georgia Brunel Mysteries series set in the Magnificent Devices steampunk world. Though the books can be read as standalones, there are threads of love and family, tea and chickens, running through them all. No strong language, just a very proper kiss or two and a satisfying solution. Enjoy!
A LAYPERRY’S HEART (FOR A CHANCE AT US BOOK TWO) by Toby Wise
VS Note: MM SFR.
t turns out every sci-fi romance novel was wrong about the whole ‘alien moving next door’ thing. Aldo didn’t know what to expect when he realized an alien had moved next door, but Gendry wasn’t it. The towering purple alien is awkward, kind, and unimaginably hot. Aldo had given up on dating, but that was when his dating pool only consisted of other humans. With a promise to keep an eye on Christian, Gendry visits Earth. He wants to learn more about humans but in the process, gives his heart to one in particular. His visit is only a year long, but that’s more than enough time to fall in love with Aldo. Will Aldo come back to Gendry’s home planet, or is their love destined to be cut short? A Layperry’s Heart is book two in A Chance At Us Series. This alien romance contains mpreg, cultural differences, learning to give your heart to someone, tail smut, silly moments, and of course, a happily ever after. AmazonKU
WRECKED BY MY ALIEN MENTOR by Athena Storm
I’m a seven-foot alien warlord disguised as a billionaire. She thinks she’s my intern. She has no idea she’s the key to saving Earth. Cora Daniels is brilliant. Defiant. A little reckless. She doesn’t belong in my world—but fate just made her mine. I was ordered to train her. What I wasn’t told? She’s the one piece the enemy can’t afford to lose. Now shadow operatives are hunting her. And if they capture her, the future of humanity burns. She doesn’t know what I am. She doesn’t know what she is. But every day she stays by my side—every time she says “Yes, Sir” with those soft green eyes—I fall harder. And when the truth comes out? I’ll break every oath I’ve ever sworn…To protect what’s mine. Even if it starts a war. AmazonKU
ALPHA KNIGHTS by Beatrix Arden
VS Note: Cliffhanger.
Alpha knight-in-training, Rowena is expected to find pleasure only with Omegas, but her body burns for her cold Alpha master Callum, whose own forbidden desires are buried beneath years of shame and secrecy. Steamy Omegaverse Alpha/Alpha master apprentice forbidden love romance. Contains some violence and intimate adult scenes. AmazonKU
FAILURE OF DIPLOMACY (THE DIPLOMAT’S APPRENTICE BOOK 10) by LJ Dix
VS note: Not a romance although there seem to be romantic elements.
Danger lurks between empires. Anwyn Owens never expected her mercenary work to shape galactic politics. As part of Veraz’s elite team, she’s accustomed to dangerous missions. When twin Edetto siblings are kidnapped, the stakes escalate dramatically. The kidnappers have a simple goal: prevent an alliance between the League of Free Planets and the Hrithain Empire against their true enemy, the Malvore. With her uncle Owen’s life in danger, Anwyn must race against time to rescue the kidnapped twins, uncover the terrorist plot, and stop an attack that could devastate League leadership. Her deepening relationship with teammate Mark complicates matters, forcing her to question where her future truly lies—with the mercenary team or back on her homeworld of Mythrys. If Anwyn succeeds, she could help forge an alliance that will protect the galaxy for generations. Should she fail, the Malvore will destroy first the Empire, then the League—leaving nothing but ruins in their wake. Will Anwyn’s team save the day while forging a path toward personal happiness? Or will they lose everything they’ve fought to protect? AmazonKU
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VS: Just a reminder of my award winning, best selling scifi romance series BADARI WARRIORS! Available wide…genetically engineered soldiers of the far future battling the alien scientists who created them and fighting for their human fated mates! Here’s my series page on the blog with all the info and buy links. AYDARR is the first book in the series!
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PRIMAL HUNGER: A MONSTER ROMANCE by Harper A Brooks and R K Pierce
Something sinister lurks in these woods, and my curiosity might just get me killed. When I moved out east last year, I’d heard rumors about what hides in the trees. Don’t go looking for it, and it won’t come looking for you. Unfortunately for me, that’s not always the case. One long stare into the darkness was enough to summon a creature from my worst nightmare: a skull-faced monster with horns, claws, and a hunger for human flesh. But that isn’t all he’s hungry for. Bloodthirsty and determined to claim me as his own, he steals me away to be his prisoner. I’m his to control, to use, to devour. He has me in his clutches, and I’m not sure I want him to let me go. AmazonKU
A REIGN OF MALICE (WOLVES OF LUNARA BOOK THREE) by Heather Renee
Some kingdoms are built on lies. Others are burned by them. I came to Venaris to save my people, but it comes with a price…a mate who isn’t fated to be mine. King Aeson offers everything I’ve now failed to deliver as queen: stability, safety, and salvation for my pack. Agreeing to his treaty—and to bond with him—feels like the only way to make things right. Except something unknown lingers within these walls. The castle hums with secrets, and while Aeson does his best to distract me with grand gestures, there’s a mysterious force in the shadows. One that leads me to a truth I never saw coming. Now I’m caught between duty for a kingdom and pack I swore to protect and the destiny of a bond that was never supposed to exist. The lies I’ve told are nothing compared to the ones I’m still unraveling, and if I’m not careful, I’ll lose everything I’ve been trying to save. Because if I make one wrong move, it won’t just cost me the crown, it will cost me my heart. AmazonKU
HEARTS: A FAE FANTASY ROMANCE (THRONE OF FLAMES BOOK THREE) by Misha Quinn
I thought I’d faced every danger the faerie realm could throw at me—until Ragnar appeared. He’s a red‑haired Viking warrior sworn to my destruction, his blade as cold as his glare. But when an ancient darkness fractures the realm’s magic, we’re forced into a fragile alliance. He should be my enemy. He should leave me to fight alone. Instead, every battle we win forges a spark between us—hatred melting into something far more dangerous. As betrayals resurface and prophecy tightens its grip, I realize that trusting him might be the only way to save a world on the brink… and my own heart. A steamy fae fantasy romance of fierce passions, forbidden alliances, and a destiny that refuses to be denied.
OUR SHELLFISH DESIRES: A SUCKER FOR LOVE MYSTERY BOOK SIX by K L Hiers
VS Note: MM PNR.
People talk about the marriage of true minds, but Alexander doesn’t think this is what they meant.
After a cruel experiment binds him to the soul of Rota, an old god, Alexander has one mission: find Rota’s body. Having a godly boyfriend is great, but it would be better to have one that he could actually touch. Unfortunately, even Alexander’s ability to command Rota’s divine power hasn’t helped. A rare book of poetry may finally provide the answer. The expertise they need translating it brings them to Oleander Logue, a young man with plenty of problems that seem at odds with his cheerful nature. Ollie is happy to help, but he’s in trouble with a gangster who demands that Alexander and Rota solve a series of murders first. Desperate, Alexander and Rota accept the case… but it’s not that simple. The gangster’s threats to Ollie’s safety disturb them both, but is that because they’re both growing more attracted to Ollie… or because he’s a potential host for Rota? If they can’t solve these murders, they may never find out. Amazon
SHANNON IN SOMBRA (SOMBRA DEMONS BOOK EIGHT) by Sarah Spade
So… I’m a mom now. It’s so hard to believe that years have passed since I bought that grimoire from Kennedy’s store and summoned Malphas into my apartment. Or that, as a Sombra demon’s one true mate, I was knocked up for more than two years before we had our baby girl. One small problem. Just as I gave birth in Mal’s demon village, Duke Haures—the big shot ruler of Sombra itself—decided to leave his fancy capital city, gracing us with his presence. Why? Because, turns out, those freaky demon twins had a vision that the birth of the first demon-human kid would either end their world—or save it. That’s a lot to put on the shoulders of anyone, not to mention a baby a couple of hours old. They can’t tell me how or why, either, but it doesn’t matter. Until the prophecy thing is all cleared up, it looks like Shannon Crewes is living in Sombra full-time now. I’ve never spent much time in Mal’s world before. With our kid’s safety on the line, I’ll do what I have to—and anyone who tries to break up my family is going to wish they never crossed this feisty human chick. AmazonKU
REJECTED BULLIED MATE (CRYSTAL CREEK WOLVES BOOK ONE) by Layla Silver
The Alpha bullied me horribly. Now he’s hunting me and his secret baby…I’m abused and taunted by the pack. I’m a lowly Omega who can barely shift and has magic. He took my virginity during my first heat and rejected me afterward. But now he’s found out that I gave him a secret baby…and forces me to be his mate. He rules his pack with an iron fist. He’s cruel and ruthless. I ran from our small town to protect myself and our baby from him. But when he finds out, he hunts me down relentlessly. And when he tracks me down, he drags me back and forces me into marriage. I’m just a pawn in his power games, a toy he breaks with his rough hands. He dominates me and rules my body, crushing it as he pleases. My heat is starting, and I desperately try to resist him. But I don’t stand a chance. One gentle touch, and he’s got me begging for more and humiliating myself. Will the Alpha break me open again? AmazonKU
WOLF’S RELUCTANT MATE (BOUND BY THE HOWL BOOK THREE) by Miranda Martin
Ray Crawford never wanted a human mate—especially not Stacy, the stubborn, infuriating woman who’s tangled herself in his world. As a werewolf, his duty is to his pack, to protect them from the growing threats circling like vultures. But Stacy is a complication he can’t ignore. She’s fire and steel, refusing to back down, even when she’s caught between warring packs and a conspiracy that could destroy them all. Tensions rise when a rival pack from Mercer sets their sights on claiming territory—and Stacy. Ray’s instincts scream to keep her safe, but the more he pushes her away, the deeper she sinks into danger. And worse? Another wolf is watching her, ready to step in where Ray won’t. With secrets unraveling and a research facility at the heart of a deadly plot, Ray is forced to make an impossible choice: risk his heart or lose everything. As battle lines are drawn and blood is spilled, Stacy must decide if she’s willing to stand by a man who refuses to claim her… or walk away before she’s pulled into a world where love demands the ultimate sacrifice. AmazonKU
TARGETED BY FATE: MM MPREG SHIFTER MAFIA ROMANCE (BETWEEN THE GREYS BOOK TWO) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
I shouldn’t even look at him. He’s innocent… pure. But my wolf calls him mine. How long can I resist? If wrong place, wrong time was a person, it would be me. I was the king of it. As a child, I stepped into our garage moments before it was hit by lightning and lost my sense of smell. When I was a student, I walked in on a classmate changing their grades moments before they were caught, resulting in my expulsion. After my first real job promotion, I went to dinner to celebrate and saw my boss cheating on his husband with his personal assistant and I got fired. And now? Now I’m in the worst place of all: behind a dumpster as someone is murdered. If I get caught, it won’t be as simple as finding a new school or another position, I’ll be dead. So what do I do? I shift into my cat form and crawl underneath the dumpster, hoping for the best. If “the best”is one of the murderers coming over and telling me I need to come with him, I go. I should be scared, petrified even, but I’m not. Instead, I jump right into his arms and start purring. What is wrong with my cat? AmazonKU
BRIDE OF BRUTAL HEARTS (BLOODBORNE COURT BOOK ONE) by Kate Stevens
When my sister’s name is called for the vampires’ harvest, I step forward. It’s a death sentence, but she has a family, a future. All I have is a dusty bookshop, an ailing body, and a fate that always ends in fangs. As the only volunteer, I’m claimed as the newest Mortal Bride—a living sacrifice to their two wicked kings. The Conqueror, ruthless and imposing, his icy demeanor concealing his fiery intensity.
The Butcher, charming and capricious, his divine beauty disguising his cruel desires. The kings intend to drain my lifeforce to fuel the spell securing their reign. But when the ceremony goes awry, we’re all ensnared in an obsessive bond… one not even death can break. The Conqueror and the Butcher now hunger for more than my blood. They want all of me, forever. I should resist them. I should hate them. They are the monsters who devour my people. But no matter how brutal their hearts, I crave them just as fiercely. AmazonKU
MY UNBEARABLE MATE (SAWTOOTH SECURITY BOOK TWO) by Kristin Strassel
When my grandmother’s magical pendant goes missing, she demands I convince bear shifter Bellamy Laredo to help me find it. He’s perfect for the job and adores my grandmother. So why does he toss me out of the Sawtooth Security office on my ample behind? I rejected his mate claim in front of our entire clan. That trad mate life wasn’t for me. Seeing him still makes the blood sing in my veins, and I can’t imagine what I was thinking all those years ago. Seriously, who knew a little gray in his beard could look so good? I can’t blame the bear for holding a grudge. It’s fine. I’m totally capable of finding the locket without him. Even if the details around its disappearance are sketchy. I might not have my grandmother’s magic, but I’m no stranger to hustling to make things happen. Then a mysterious bear clan abducts me, and Bellamy and his team come to my rescue. I wish I could say it was case closed, and let my rejected mate go back to hating my guts. But those unfamiliar bears give me even more questions about the locket, everything I believed about my clan, Bellamy, and even my lack of magic. Now Bellamy and I are heading on a road trip to find the answers we deserve. If we’re successful, nothing will keep us apart, even if the truth destroys our clan.
BELTANE CURSE (WITCHTOWN CROSSING BOOK TWO) by Tracey Cooper-Posey
Spring in Haigton Crossing means bonfires, magic… and murder investigations. I thought I’d finally settled into my new life—running my mother’s inn, trying to keep the bills paid, and ignoring the fact that the town’s doctor gets under my skin. But nothing in Haigton Crossing is ever that simple. Beltane is coming, and the town is filling up with visitors. The FBI is here, too, investigating a murder—and they have their sights set on one of the town’s own. Meanwhile, the land itself is faltering, my dreams are haunted by warnings I don’t understand, and the magic of Beltane is rising, wild and unpredictable. If I don’t untangle what’s happening before the bonfire is lit, Haigton Crossing may never be the same again.
THE MANNY’S FIERY DRAGON BOND by Jena Wade and Lorelai M Hart
VS Note: MM PNR.
It takes a strong omega to be mated to the dragon clan leader and mine is the strongest— he is also a mouse. After my mate died, I tried to do it all. I provided, I cooked, I cleaned, I took the kids to school. All my kids are grown and now having children of their own. Now that I have grandchildren, I’m not wasting a single moment. I’ll provide my son with the help I never had. A houseful of dragon shifter children needs a strong manny, one who can handle an accidental shift here or there, one who won’t cower to me just because I’m the dragon clan leader. I never expected that person to be a mouse shifter, but here Ollie is, sliding into our lives seamlessly. Despite his incredible looks, amazing personality, and the way he adores my grandchildren, I try to keep things professional. He works for my son. Technically he also works for the dragon clan that I lead. And besides, he deserves to find his fated mate, not to be hooking up with and old dragon like me. Ollie doesn’t agree, telling me I’m his mate and he can prove. I can’t wait to see how. AmazonKU
THE DRAGON’S FLAMEBOUND MATE: A MM DRAGON MPREG ROMANCE (DRAGON FLIGHT ACADEMY BOOK ONE) by Jena Wade and Lorelai M Hart
Let the games begin. Winning isn’t everything. I know this. But try telling my dragon that. As a flight leader at the world’s top dragon academy, we have a legacy to uphold. With the Flight games just around the corner, I need to be the focused teacher the students expect of me. My task would be a whole lot easier if my new co-leader, Ash, didn’t call to my dragon so. Everything about the eagle shifter has my attention from his amazing flight skills to his mesmerizing eyes to the way he looks as he walks away. He is here to help our team, but something tells me fate sent him here for so much more. AmazonKU
SIGNED, SEALED, DECEASED (KARA HILDER MYSTERY BOOK 14) by Jenna St James
When Kara helps her friend, Ashlyn, move into a new place in Mystic Cove, the last thing she expects to find are unsettling clues about the previous tenant’s sudden disappearance. After all, the supernatural debt collector left a note saying he’d found the love of his life and was leaving town to be with her. But when his body turns up, it’s clear someone wanted him gone for good. Kara and Zane don their PADA hats and get to work solving the case. But with a long list of unhappy debtors, the two paranormal detectives have their work cut out for them. As they dig deeper, they uncover secrets, broken promises, and debts that never should have been collected. With the help of Link, Rota, and the rest of the gang, Kara and Zane must hurry and discover the killer before one of their names appears next on the enchanted contract signed in blood. AmazonKU
COURT OF WOLVES (FAE OF THE SAINTLANDS BOOK FIVE) by Leigh Kelsey
We should be free, the saints should be vanquished, and all my mates should be safe. Not stripped of magic, separated from each other, and used as tools to weaken our own allies. I’m locked in a cold, stone cell with only Bryon for company. The grumpy guard doesn’t even like me, but now we’re forced together and there’s no ignoring the truth: he’s my mate. He’ll protect me at any cost, but he doesn’t want me. When Enryr, the cruel saint of knowledge, takes me from the cell to carry out a heinous task for him, I realise there are worse fates than being unwanted. I’m already a killer and a villain, but the saints will make me into something else entirely. A traitor. A monster. And what they’ll do to my mates is so much worse. Amazon
FATED IN RUIN: NOCTURNE VAMPIRE CLAN: BOOK THREE by L A McGinnis
One week. In my castle. To do whatever I want with you. I made a deal with the devil for all the right reasons. To protect my family, my mate who pledged his heart to me, the king I love. Secretly, I plan to slide my knife between Malachi’s ribs and end his games for good, the first chance I get. But when Malachi Draven reveals the truth, I’m forced to choose sides. As our forbidden attraction grows, another bloody coup threatens our kingdom, this time from a cursed monster only I can defeat. I’m plunged into a deadly game of power, passion, and peril, where each moment brings us closer to the edge of something that could break us both. So who do I trust? The males who lied to me to steal a kingdom? Or the thief determined to burn it all to ashes? AmazonKU
THE HELLHOUND GROWL (THE GRIFFIN SANCTUARY SERIES BOOK EIGHT) by Ariana Jade and Arizona Tape
A new variety of hellhound has landed in the Griffin Sanctuary and it’s causing trouble with the other animals and starting fires. Charlotte and the team of experts will have to try every trick in the book to look after this strange hellhound while making sure the entire sanctuary doesn’t go up in flames. The Hellhound Growl is book 8 in the modern fantasy Griffin Sanctuary series. It is packed full of adventure, mythical creatures, and a sapphic romantic sub-plot. If you enjoy mythical creatures, zoo documentaries, slow burn sapphic romantic sub-plots, and a heroine who loves animals, you’re going to love The Unicorn Herd.
SHADOW WARS: THE SECRET WARS SERIES BOOK ONE by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Hinako Hishinuma and Madaug Hishinuma
VS note: Listed as YA.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon and debut authors Hinako and Madaug Hishinuma comes a middle-grade fantasy adventure unlike any other, where demons rub shoulders with gods and one boy must learn to control his power before it’s too late. Banished, isolated, and hunted for a destiny he doesn’t understand, Ryuichi must learn to master the powers he inherited from his mother in order to protect the sacred gates that separate the mortal world from the realm of demons. If he doesn’t, kami, yōkai, and demons who are determined to make humanity suffer will flood the human realm. No one can be trusted. Not even his own guardian … And here he thought puberty was the worst thing to threaten his sanity. If he’s going to survive, Ryuichi must figure out who his real allies are—and who wants him dead. He’ll learn that sometimes things have to go wrong in order to go right, and to overcome evil, you might have to bend the rules—and believe in people others tell you not to trust.
DELIVERANCE OF DRAGONS: BOOK THREE OF THE DRAGON PROPHECY TRILOGY by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory
The epic conclusion to the first War of the Endarkened – From orphaned child to prophesied savior, Vieliessar Farcarinon is more than ready to take her rightful place as Elven Queen. While her bickering countrymen may not have crowned her yet, she has been anointed by the stars above and the dragon at her side. But the overwhelming attacks of the Endarkened have forced Elvenkind to abandon internal politics in favor of an unprecedented strategy: retreat. Runacarendalur Caerthalien is a thorn in the Queen’s side and should be her greatest enemy. A traitor to the Elvish empire, he has become the trusted general of once-subjugated creatures—a chaotic force of centaurs, merfolk, gryphons, minotaurs, and talking bears alike. These two strong-willed leaders have been at each other’s throats for years. Now forced into tentative co-existence due to the common threat of the Endarkened, how will they react when they finally realize they are soulmates—bound despite their will by unassailable magics that twine their lifelines into one? If either should die, the other will also fall. And without their two greatest leaders, the Children of Light are sure to drown amidst the never-ending waves of Endarkened attacks. – he collaborative fantasy world of Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory features continent-spanning high adventure and epic battle. The Dragon Prophecy illuminates a time when long-lived Elves rule the Fortunate Lands. It is a time of dire prophecy, of battle and bloodshed, of great magics unlike any the Elvenkind have seen before. Deliverance of Dragons is the story of the end of one world and the beginning of the next.
DEARLY DEPARTED: BOOK 18 IN THE JERRY MCNEAL SERIES by Sherry A Burton
In episode 18 of the Jerry McNeal Series, Mr. Bigsby, the spirit who’s been seeking April’s assistance, is back and insisting she drop everything to help save his wife before it’s too late. The wife is leaving on a cruise in two days and Mr. Bigsby fears the man will successfully swindle her out of her inheritance. While Jerry’s former boss Seltzer and his wife June are slated to be on the same cruise, the spirit insists April go along to make sure his wife isn’t duped by the man suspected of catfishing her. The planets align when a wedding party cancels at the last moment, allowing Jerry and April to not only take their place on the ship, but if Jerry has his way, utilize their good fortune to finally make April his wife. Will April be able to help Mr. Bigsby convince his wife the man she is dating isn’t the man she thinks he is? Will Jerry and April depart the ship as newlyweds? AmazonKU
THE SERPENT’S FATED MATE SPICY MM PNR FANTASY OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE (THE FATED MARK BOOK 12) by Faedra Rose
Once a renowned elven hunter, Etten now wanders the wilds alone; a vicious encounter with a great beast having left him forever changed and spurned by all. But Fate won’t allow Etten to suffer without a mate…When an ancient Serpent shifter Alpha comes face to face with a hunter of incredible skill and agility, he thinks he’s finally met an enemy of worth—until he gets his first taste. What will befall them when the hunter becomes the hunted? Amazon NOTE: Wasn’t up yet on Apple Books or Kobo the day I checked
COVERT AFFECTIONS (SHADOW AGENTS/PSI-OPS BOOK FIVE) by Mandy M Roth
Shattered memories and deadly truths. Jesse Culbertson, elite operative and cat-shifter, is convinced he’s one of the bad guys. Enhanced by experimental serums and haunted by gaps in his memory, he knows something dark lurks in his forgotten past. With each mission, layers of deception peel away, leaving him to question everything—especially when his instincts scream that he’s fighting for the wrong side—The Corporation. Lindy Delgado has spent years perfecting the art of blending in, hiding her succubus nature from everyone—even her closest friend. But her carefully built facade begins to crack when Jesse walks into her life, stirring desires she’s spent months trying to control. Determined to keep him safe from her darker urges, Lindy resolves to keep her distance. But Jesse isn’t what he seems, and staying away proves impossible when he keeps turning up everywhere she goes. As The Corporation’s grip tightens and deadly secrets come to light, Jesse and Lindy must navigate a web of lies—including the ones they tell themselves.
Amazon Kobo NOTE: Did not see the book live yet on Apple Books the day I checked.
MY ORC NANNY (EASTSHORE ISLE BOOK EIGHT) by Veronika Kane
Just when I think I’m at the end of my rope, the universe sends a gorgeous, talented, and oh-so-caring nanny to rescue me. What’s the catch? Every morning I wake up and remind myself I was the one who decided to kick out my horrible ex, and it’s my choice to raise my kids alone. This is less comforting than you might think when I’m knee-deep in deadlines, snotty noses, defiant preteens, and desperately in need of some help. I just never expected that help to come in the form of an absolutely delicious, seven-foot-tall, green monster…an orc who can make a killer pot roast, organize my junk drawer, and seems to understand exactly what each of the kids needs. So what’s the catch? The catch is that with this phenomenally tempting male living under my roof (did I mention what a good kisser he is?), I’m dangerously tempted to turn this relationship into something more than employer-nanny. I want Aswan, but I really don’t want to screw up this dynamic. For the first time in a long while, I feel like my family is right where we should be. But when my past shows up to haunt us, I realized exactly how much I need Aswan. In every way. AmazonKU
OF SCALE AND BLOOD (DRAKKON TRILOGY BOOK TWO) byKeri Arthur
The drakkons have joined the battle, but do they have the power to help win the war? Princess Bryn Silva is a Strega witch, gifted with the ability to raise fire and mind speak to animals. It is a gift that helped her win the trust of Kaia—a drakkon queen in the prime of her life. But the drakkons’ only weapons are tooth and claws, and they are useless against an enemy mounted on armored birds, and who possess weapons capable of eating through scale and stone with equal ease. After an aerie is attacked, the drakkons agree to a desperate alliance and the drakkon kin—a force of Strega witches mounted on drakkon back—is formed. Despite initial success, Bryn quickly realizes that a handful of kin will never defeat the sheer number of gilded riders amassing off Arleeon’s shores. The drakkons needed a weapon. They needed fire…But the gilded riders were not the only danger closing in on Esan, the fortress protecting the eastern gateway into Arleeon. The Mareritt, a warrior race and an ancient enemy, also move on them, armed with weapons eerily similar to those the gilded riders use. Weapons capable of destroying Esan’s mighty walls. But the biggest threat of all could be the dangerous secrets being held by Bryn’s husband, Damon Velez, heir to the throne of Zephrine and a man she hadn’t wanted to marry but might well be falling in love with. A man whose magic could give the drakkons fire, or utterly destroy them all.
STONE ASCENSION (GARGOYLE MARKED BOOK THREE) by Richard Amos
A terrible truth. A grim new world. A glimmer of hope? Things have gone from bad to seriously worse. I’ve learned dark things about myself, these sour truths breaking my heart into a million pieces. I’m beyond devastated.I’ve lost everything. Trapped inside a hellish new reality, I sink into sorrow, struggling to comprehend a hopeless future. But there is a chance to make things right. A kernel of hope flickering in the distance, there for taking if I can just muster the strength to reach for it and free myself from this nightmare. No what matter, I can’t give up. The world is in danger, and I don’t want to see it fall. I have to be strong for my beautiful Asher. I have to see my brother again. I’ve got this…Right? AmazonKU
ASHFALL (FIREBOUND BOOK ONE) by Delta James
When wildfire expert Ember Vale arrives at the edge of an inferno in Arizona, the flames aren’t the only thing acting strange. Suspicious fire patterns. Inconsistent reports. And the Blackstrike Unit—an elite team of smokejumpers with eyes that burn a little too bright. Especially their leader, Dax Fane. Dax is everything Ember doesn’t trust: powerful, controlled, magnetic. But when he drops from the sky to lead his crew into hell, she sees something inhuman in him… something that calls to her. She was sent to investigate. She never expected to be hunted by fire or claimed by fate. Dax knows Ember is his mate the moment their eyes meet. But he’s cursed, bound to a dragon side that grows more unstable by the day. Claiming her might save him. It might also doom her. Especially when a rogue dragon rises from the ashes, bent on revenge, and targeting Ember to get it. With a wildfire closing in and secrets igniting around them, Dax and Ember will have to choose, duty or desire, survival or surrender. Because the only thing more dangerous than this fire… is the way she makes him burn. AmazonKU
VAMPIRE’S VIXEN (MARRIED AT FIRST BITE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Yasmine Galenorn
Vampires don’t usually come knocking on my door, asking me to help them find love. But when Zandre, a vampire who’s been broken-hearted for two hundred years, asks me to find the reincarnation of his lost love, I’m not certain if I’m up to the job. I’ve never searched for a past-life love before. But just as I think I’ve found her, the woman is killed, leaving Zandre even more bereft. I convince him to move on, but in the process of trying to find a new love for Zandre, he sets his sights on me. In the meantime, I’m struggling with changes in my life, and trying to make a go of a business that doesn’t seem to be flourishing. Can I convince Zandre that I’m not his lady love, even as I’m trying to accept the new changes coming into my life?
KISS FROM A WOLFMAN (KISS FROM A MONSTER SERIES BOOK ) by Charlotte Swan
Princess Caryssa’s life has been anything but easy. As the only daughter of a cruel king, her only value to him is that of a broodmare. One to be sold off to the highest bidder without any consideration for Caryssa herself. Out of options and desperate to escape the loveless marriage her parents want to see her trapped in, Caryssa flees the only home she’s ever known. Once aboard a ship headed far from her father’s kingdom, Caryssa adopts a new identity as Stella and starts her life over. For years, she lives a simple, solitary life…until one night, her path crosses with a creature she’s never seen before. Working as a barmaid in her small village’s only tavern, Stella is used to the boasting of the arrogant hunters. However, when their tales of an injured wolfman they have chained up behind the old mill reach her, Stella knows she cannot let the poor creature suffer. After finding and freeing the wolfman, she realizes there is more to him than meets the eye. When the same hunters appear at her door, demanding to know where the beast has gone, the wolfman—Ciaryn—protects her. Slaying all those that would do her harm and confesses that she is more than just his savior. He’s been waiting a long time to find her, and now that he has, he won’t let her go. As their budding passion reaches a crescendo, will they be able to forge a future of their own making together? Or will the demons lingering in both their past put an end to their love before it can even begin? Amazon
PRICE OF A THOUSAND BLESSINGS VOL TWO by Ginn Hale
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.
Having escaped conscription to the Storm Towers at the last moment―thanks to some very quick train-hopping―Cymin is thrilled to at last be living his dream of seeing new lands and making friends with the fascinating secular mages outside Lux Temple. There’s even a chance he could win over the enigmatic Laithondi and officially join the ranks of the student bound for Saigrath. Laithondi has already entrusted him with his dazzling ancillary sword, as well as the sacred Fei’suul Scepter. But that trust may prove the undoing of them all, when it marks Cymin as the target for ancient, corrupted spells. As he battles for his life and those of his new-found friends, Cymin must confront the darkest secrets from their shared past lives as well as the deadly plots threatening their lives now.
OF SKULLS OF SHACKLES (UNWORLDY CITY BOOK THREE) by Kelly St Clare
If princes became her pawns, and if princesses became her champions, then naturally a queen ponders what five kings will become. A deathly chant sounds, and there is no time to leisurely stitch fifty mothers together, nor time to make lazy and lustful demands upon King See to deliver his lessons of war. How ironic that an immortal queen should be so poor in minutes, dusks, and midnights, and yet the ruin of the world and monsters hangs in the deadly balance. Ancients push me to obsession, and so to obsession I must go, to rip and tear at the immortal burdens and wearied purposes of kings. Perhaps I should not waste time pondering what kings will become, then, for I will be as obsessed as ancients intend, as mad as they design, and only as powerful as they allow. That is the only truth for any monster, even me. AmazonKU
CLAIMED: A WHY CHOOSE MAFIA VAMPIRE ROMANCE (COVENANT OF SHADOWS BOOK TWO) by Cara Clare
As Luna struggles to control her emerging abilities, Lucien Thornfield is determined to protect her at all costs. He’s carved her name into his very bones and sworn his eternal love, but even he doesn’t fully understand the ancient forces awakening within her. But he’s not the only one with growing feelings for Luna… demon hunter Kim is getting closer to her too. Meanwhile, Lucien’s brother Nix has returned and he has a plan. He needs Luna to activate the Covenant of Shadows—a power that could destroy humanity forever. And he’ll stop at nothing to claim her. With Cambridge becoming a battlefield and the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, Luna must embrace her newfound power. But when the final confrontation comes, will she sacrifice everything to save those she loves, or will she become the very darkness Nix wants her to be? AmazonKU
BENEATH THE BURNING SEA (KINGMAKER CHRONICLES BOOK FIVE) by Amanda Bouchet
Separated from everyone they know and love, sworn warriors (and warring allies) Bellanca and Carver are on a gods-given mission: travel to the famed realm of Atlantis, fight through every danger that awaits them, and find the Shard of Olympus in order to end Atlantis’s generations-long magical punishment—all in Zeus’s name. Zeus needs an army if he has any hope of stopping Olympus’s bloody coup, and headstrong fire Magoi Bellanca knows it’s her duty to deliver one no matter the cost…to herself, to her own growing magic, or to the man she’s come to desire with all the flames in her heart. He left everything behind in order to guard her back as she faces down her destiny, and Carver swears that together, they can overcome any obstacle. But finding the shard is no easy task, and it’s not long before Bellanca and Carver are dragged into the center of a deadly game of gods…one not even their combined hearts may be strong enough to survive.
MAGIC AND OTHER MISHAPS (MYTHO COLLAPSE BOOK TWO) by TJ Nichols
Go back to the night the Mythological world collapsed into ours, stranding vampires, dragons, satyrs, gods and more…One moment, Pan is partying with the selkies; the next, he’s on a strange beach surrounded by broken bodies. There’s no magic, and he’s stuck in the human world. How is a god supposed to survive without magic? Without followers to whisper his name? Wearing only a selkie’s coat, Pan goes in search…Noah has spent the last eighteen months living with his aunt in Wales, working in his grandmother’s pub and avoiding going home. When the earth shakes and buildings fall as new ones grow, the world as he knows is gone. And it’s not just new buildings—there are new people and creatures that belong in myth. In the wake of the global catastrophe, borders close. No one is going home…MM urban fantasy romance between an ancient god who has lost his magic and a human who discovers his own. Amazon
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD EXCEPT ME (DARK LORD DAVI) by Django Wexler
Dark Lord Davi rules the kingdom, but she must now break the time loop that binds her in this hilariously bloody conclusion to the Dark Lord Davi duology. After countless failures (let’s not dwell on it), Davi has finally saved the kingdom from evil–by becoming the Dark Lord herself. But now, the hordes of wilders are at her command, and they still want blood. Human blood. And Davi’s not sure she can commit to the total extermination of humanity. With restless armies at her doorstep, a treasonous duke scheming for power, and the legend of an ancient magician looming over her shoulder, Davi must find a way towards peace and uncover the truth behind her time loop if she is to bring harmony to the kingdom. Also, her girlfriend is mad at her. So, there’s that too.
A FATE FORGED IN FIRE: A NOVEL by Hazel McBride
To become the first queen in centuries, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling her kingdom—while also fighting her growing desire for one of her dragon-riding adversaries—in the first book of a sizzling Celtic-inspired fantasy romance duology. Once a territory built on matriarchal rule and values, Tìr Teine has since grown frail from a long line of fruitless kings, the most recent of which have ruled under the influence of the True Religion, an oppressive group who have steadily poisoned the region with their anti-magic teachings. Born to rule and blessed by fire, Aemyra has begrudgingly lived in hiding rather than risk her life in court, waiting in anticipation for the current king’s death so she can bond to his dragon, claim her throne, and protect her people. But when the king dies and Aemyra is ready to take what is rightfully hers, her ambitious plan is foiled, and she is thrust into a game of vicious politics and plots. Her biggest adversary is Prince Fiorean, a dragon rider and one of the most powerful fire wielders in the territory. Cold, arrogant, and blindly supportive of his corrupt family, he is everything Aemyra despises. But as chaos engulfs the court, they find themselves reluctantly entwined, forced to forge an uneasy alliance—one that quickly ignites into something more dangerous than either of them expected. Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for her so-called adversary, Aemyra uncovers just how far the rot of corruption has spread, and what she may have to sacrifice to claim her throne.
THE GRIMOIRE GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION by Caitlin Rozakis
Two parents and their recently-bitten-werewolf daughter try to fit into a privileged New England society of magic aristocracy. But deadly terrors await them – ancient prophecies, remorseless magical trials, hidden conspiracies and the PTA bake sale. When Vivian’s kindergartner, Aria, gets bitten by a werewolf, she is rapidly inducted into the hidden community of magical schools. Reeling from their sudden move, Vivian finds herself having to pick the right sacrificial dagger for Aria, keep stocked up on chew toys, and play PTA politics with sirens and chthonic nymphs and people who literally can set her hair on fire. As Vivian careens from hellhounds in the school corridors to demons at the talent show, she races to keep up with all the arcane secrets of her new society—shops only accessible by magic portal, the brutal Trials to enter high school, and the eternal inferno that is the parents’ WhatsApp group. And looming over everything is a prophecy of doom that sounds suspiciously like it’s about Aria. Vivian might be facing the end of days, just as soon as she can get her daughter dressed and out of the door.
THE TECH GURU’S HEART (SHIFTER’S REGIME BOOK 15) by Charlie Richards
VS Note: MM PNR.
Keeping the Peace: When a musk ox shifter makes a detour to help a friend, he runs into Fate’s greatest gift. Link Rawlins may be a big man, but even though he shares his spirit with a massive musk ox, he’s not a dominant shifter. He’s happy in his role of helping behind the scenes, using his computers to research, hack, and compile information for others. When Link gets a call from a fellow shifter about some family trouble, he can’t say no. After all, he’s already in the area. Upon arriving at Amelia’s apartment, Link finds her next-door neighbor, Ezra Pendle, already rendering aid. Realizing the human’s his mate, the other half of his soul, Link steps in to back up Ezra’s order for Amelia’s antagonistic father, Gary, to leave, and Link manages to score a date. Unfortunately, Link’s shy, soft-spoken nature leaves him tongue-tied, and the date doesn’t go well. Ezra is active and outgoing, and they just don’t seem to have much in common. Can Link find a way to convince Ezra they’re meant to be together, or will danger created by Link’s work end with dire consequences for them both?
HEIR OF LGHT (THE ACADEMIA CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Michelle Sagara
There is always a price to be paid for power and justice. With the Academia now awakened from its centuries-long slumber, Robin, a student who hails from a prestigious family, must own up to his destiny. As heir to the Gardianno seat, a highly coveted position within the human caste court, Robin stands to inherit great power when he assumes his birthright—but at what cost? Under the guidance of a formidable Barrani lord named Teela, Robin wrestles with his newfound duties and the societal complexities that come with the privilege. Soon, however, it’s apparent that others feel entitled to the seat…and they’re willing to do the unthinkable in order to get it. With Teela and his best friend, Raven, at his side, Robin is ready to battle for what is rightfully his. But when the Halls of Law consider reopening the investigation into the baffling murder of his parents, the truth could lead Robin right to the heart of danger.
KITEMASTER by Jim C Hines
Nial Sarnin is twenty-one—far too young to have lost her beloved husband, Jika. One year after his death, Nial prepares to fly a kite sewn from his wedding shirt, believing it will carry Jika’s spirit to the stars. But instead of drifting gently skyward, the spirit kite moves under Nial’s direct control, revealing her as a Kitemaster—a rare gift in a world forever ruled by winds and magic. Her newfound powers attract Captain Wolf of the kiteship Midnight Rain. With runaway Prince Vikaan, Wolf seeks to thwart Queen Kavaya’s ruthless ambition to dominate the skies and conquer all neighboring kingdoms. Nial may hold the key to stopping Kavaya’s brutal reign and saving countless lives—including those she loves most—but only if she learns to master her extraordinary gift in time.
Every gust of wind promises hope, renewal, and a chance to reshape a world teetering on the brink in this inspiring tale of loss, resilience, and transformation.
THE SOUTH WIND (THE FOUR WINDS BOOK THREE) by Alexandra Warwick
Princess Sarai of Ammara is cursed: on her twenty-fifth birthday she will fall into an endless, deadly sleep, plunging the kingdom into chaos and ruin. In a last-ditch attempt to save Sarai and their people, her father arranges her marriage to Prince Balior, a handsome young noble from a neighbouring kingdom. But then the South Wind, Notus—the immortal who once had her heart—returns into her life. Sarai is determined to ignore Notus and follow her father’s plan. But Prince Balior has dark secrets, and as Sarai learns more about her betrothed, she realizes he may be her kingdom’s downfall. She pulls Notus into a fake engagement, buying the pair time to investigate what Balior is really planning. And why he’s so obsessed with the menacing labyrinth on the palace grounds. Despite her distrust of her ex-lover, old feelings resurface while they team up to stop the scheming prince. As the deadly curse looms closer, Sarai must remain steadfast against the temptation of her desires. Any distraction could cost her life…and destroy her entire kingdom.
HAUNTED HOTEL 2: THE LEGEND OF LOVERS’ HOLLOW (CRUIKSHANKS GUIDE TO MISCHiEVOUS SPECTRES AND SPIRITS) by Vawn Cassidy
VS Note: MM PNR.
Ellis Sparks is beyond thrilled. Not only has he discovered that ghosts are real, but the hotel he’s lived in since he was a teenager is filled with them. Okay, so the first annual murder mystery event may have gone slightly awry, and the hotel is still under threat of foreclosure. Oh, and the whole place is being investigated by the Bureau of Domestic Hauntings. Turns out there’s a lot of bureaucracy in the afterlife! But life is good. Ellis is in love and now that he’s newly promoted to hotel manager, he’s even more determined to save his beloved home, starting with a brand-new event! A historical re-enactment of a local urban legend and a ghost-hunting Valentines weekend are sure to bring in more business and help save the hotel. There’s just one problem. The Legend of Lovers Hollow is real, and three potentially murderous ghosts are on a rampage through a hotel filled with amateur ghost hunters. Now, accompanied by their motley crew of quirky staff and ghostly sidekicks, Ellis and his superhot silver fox of a boyfriend must figure out how to put the furious spiritual triad back to sleep before all hell lets loose and the hotel guests get more than a frightfully good stay. AmazonKU
THE FORBIDDEN FLAME (LUNATERRA CHRONICLES) by Grace Goodwin
All she wanted was a weekend of fun and excitement, two days away from the brutal orphanage where she is forced to work sunrise through moonset. Abandoned on the steps of the Capital when she was a baby, Cleo Rathmore has no idea where she came from or why her parents left an infant in a basket without even leaving a note. The capital’s royal wedding and tournament seems like the perfect opportunity to spread her wings and, perhaps, escape the maniacal control of her elders–and an arranged marriage to a Death Mage, a horrid, terrifying Revenant. As far as she’s concerned, kissing an Orc would be better. Accepting the match to a mage from The Spire would be a fate worst then death. Death Mage Devin Grimm traveled to the capital in search of a miracle. He has fought evil for centuries and his soul is paying the ultimate price. A powerful necromancer in the capital is his only hope until he sees her, a human female who is more than she seems, but is promised to another of his kind. Worse, she vows she will have an Orc, a bloodsucking vampire, or even a stinky, hairy werewolf shifter before she accepts one of his kind. She’s adamant. She doesn’t even like him. Sure, he’s sexy, in that blue haired, scary, death mage kind of way. But he freaking kidnapped her and insists she’s a liar. So why can’t she resist his touch? Why does every kiss make her burn with a forbidden flame? She’s a nobody, an orphaned human. He’s a cursed, merciless warrior on the brink of death. So why does evil stalk them as if together, they are a powerful threat? And why does her foolish heart insist she sacrifice absolutely anything, even her life, to save him? AmazonKU
THE WINTER SORCEROR AND THE SUMMER WITCH by D Lieber
Whittaker Crawford is the perfect winter sorcerer—practical and self-reliant—but his quiet life is turned upside down when his grandfather gives him an ultimatum. If he wants to inherit the ancestral home he’s spent years restoring, he has to get married. In need of cheering up, his friend convinces him to do something dangerous: crash a summer witch party. Clover Bronwen is an average summer witch—free-spirited and optimistic. But lately she has longed for a change. A masked stranger at a Halloween party is just the sort of intrigue she’s looking for. The centuries-old feud between the summer and winter factions may no longer be an all-out war, but their rivalry and disdain are still very much alive. As Whit and Clover adjust to one another, their bonds with family and friends fray. How much are they willing to sacrifice for an enemy they just met?
JUST DRIVE by Grace E Kelley
He’s seen her death—but could a road trip with a stranger save her life? A trucker named Todd has the uncanny ability to see the moment someone is going to die the first time he looks into their eyes, and for most of his life he’s left fate well-enough alone. But when he meets the beautiful Margery and realizes she’s about to marry her would-be-murderer, Todd does something a little crazy and tries to save her life. Banter. Road trip shenanigans. Heartfelt moments & a little spice. Just Drive is the speculative dark romantic comedy you didn’t know you needed. AmazonKU
SOS HOTEL: END OF THE ROAD by Adam Vex and Ariana Nash
VS note: LGBTQ Fantasy.
It’s the end! Again. Being on the road has been fun an’ all (no, it hasn’t). Van life is awesome (it sucks, there’s no room for my fabulousness). But all good things must end, according to Fancy Fangs. He’s wrong. Good things should last forever. Just so long as me, Victor and Adam don’t end, right? So after we solved a burly werewolf murder, got ourselves mixed up with an evil luxury hotel, we’re now in Florida! Sun, sea, and… the troll mafia, a trap we walked right into, and did I mention… THERE’S F*CKING FROGS HERE?! We all gonna die. AmazonKU
VAMPIRE KING by Nikki Grey
In a supernatural town that has always protected you, you don’t expect to stumble upon danger. Yet, there are threats around every corner. Lurking. Waiting. In a town where everyone is different, where everyone is a shifter, being a human feels like being an ugly duckling in a goose pond. When those I trusted the most turn their back on me, when those you trust betray you, who becomes your protector? The vampire king? The… enemy himself? He offers me a deal, and I know it is my only way out. I have to accept. He wants to find the secret well. I need someone to keep me safe. But that means I have to be close to him. Closeness means affection. Affection turns to forbidden love, and eventually, enemies become lovers. Even then… are they to be trusted?
LOST IN THE FOG by Viola Grace
Gia fell into a coma on the day her link to her mates was severed. Years later, she wakes to get her mind and body back together slowly. It’s a hard fight, but she gets her limbs under her control and returns to her family business. Six months later, her father tells her that she has a husband and that the marriage is legal and binding. When her husband has a moment, he will introduce himself. Oh, joy. Pandora has been trying to get herself together for longer than she can remember. She remembers falling and then nothing. She spent a lot of time floating around trying to find herself, but it was ten years later that she ended up in a city and looking for a place to come to herself. A woman steps in front of her and speaks to her kindly. Pandora can’t really understand, but when the woman touches her, Pandora is standing on her feet again instead of the billowing mist that she had been riding in. Adapting to the modern age is difficult, but when she understands what she is, she understands what happened. Her mate rejected her, and it nearly destroyed her. Now, she has to learn what to do next.
FUNERALS AND FAMILIARS: WILLOWMERE MYSTERIES by Carmen Radtke
Midlife can be murder – or magic…Almost fifty and freshly divorced, Bex Merriweather is going through The Change – battling hot flashes and night sweats. Little does she realize that when an elderly relative dies and leaves her a lending library in sleepy Willowmere, complete with cat, her whole life is going to change…Turns out Aunt Violet left behind more than books and home-made herbal teas, like full-blown witch powers, and a small town where murder is very much on the menu. Even Cosmo the cat is no ordinary feline, but a sassy talking familiar. And when rumors about her aunt’s death begin to circulate, Bex has no choice but to embrace her witchy inheritance, and her inner detective. Now the novice witch, armed only with her circle of lifelong friends and a snarky, judgemental cat mentor, must uncover the truth, before her newly acquired magical life goes up in smoke. AmazonKU
THE BLOOD GUARDIAN: ROSE VAMPIRE COVEN BOOK SIX by B A Stretke
VS note: MM PNR.
Fate brings not only a forever love, but a forever guardian of both body and soul…Luke Harris came to the Blood Rose looking to forget, find something to take his mind off the mess his life has become. The Blood Rose is the kind of bar that one goes to get lost and feel something, but in the end Luke finds more than he bargained for. Attacked by a patron looking for bad time, he ends up rescued by the man who will soon become his forever. The man he saw across the bar will become his beloved, his life, and his guardian. Luke just needs to figure out how get out of his own way and let himself feel and let himself love. Rall Smith has been in a mood. Watching his brother vampires find their beloveds while he still waited was getting to him. He saw plenty of action, but nothing close to that feeling of the fated bond. He figured that was why he was assigned to security at the bar this particular night. He needed to find a warm body and good fight. What Rall didn’t expect was that tonight Fate would answer his call and place in his path that forever love. A man he needed to protect and guard from the forces of the world. Rall and Luke could have it all, if Luke can survive the trials ahead. Fate’s road is never smooth. Amazon AB
DON’T YOU WANT ME? by Derlys Maria Gutierrez
After discovering a magical ability to travel through time, Lisa Williams uses her newfound freedom to return to her youth and redo her past to meet her one true love with humorous, heart-warming, and sometimes disastrous results. It’s 2008 and Lisa Williams is lonely and desperate for love as she grapples with a failing marriage. She is having an extramarital affair with a married man, Adam, who she believes is the true love of her life. Stuck waiting for him—as usual—at a train station one evening, she hears The Human League’s song, Don’t You Want Me, on the radio, and is suddenly transported to her alma mater, Columbia University, as a student in 1982 New York City. There, in her eighteen-year-old body with all her memories of middle age intact, she meets her lover, as if for the first time. Thus begins her wild journey traveling back and forth through time, unpredictably, to the colorful and musical 1980s. Lisa hopes that while in the past, she can prevent Adam from marrying the woman who becomes his wife in the present day. But each new moment in the past provides new insights into the present, and the twists and turns of time travel combine with fate and friendship to lead Lisa to a surprising new future.
DANCING WITH DRAGONS: REGENCY ERA GASLAMP ADVENTURE (JANE AUTEN’S DRAGONS BOOK 15) by Maria Grace
The defining moment of Margaret Dashwood’s social life, the Dragon Keeper’s Cotillion, the most significant event of Blue Order society, looms large on the horizon. Well-recognized as an excellent dancer, Margaret should have nothing to fear. Unless, of course, her Friend Snuff unleashes his own brand of mayhem in London with his hoarding addiction. But Snuff is the least of the Blue Order’s problems. Blue Order auditor, decidedly staid and dull, Miles Bexley and his Friend Half Wing travel to Exeter to deal with missing dragons, smuggling, and even worse crimes against dragonkind, and find themselves at Colonel Brandon’s doorstep for help in the investigations. Half Wing’s instant attraction to Margaret and Snuff draws the two, known for innocence and silliness in equal measure, into matters they are not prepared to understand, much less deal with. Or are they? Is it possible, Half Wing identified the most sensible person in Bexley’s acquaintance, the one whose help he most needs for his investigations—and his life? With danger mounting and threats closing in, can Bexley and Margaret prove themselves more capable than what society expects? With only the safety of the Blue Order and a chance at future happiness at stake, they must rise to the occasion or lose everything they hold dear. AmazonKU
SPELLBOUND (THE CHARMED CITY BOOK ONE) by Kelli Robyns
Lila Matthews is just a barista trying to make rent in Manhattan, balancing coffee orders and dreaming of owning her café one day. When mysterious green sparks erupt from her fingertips during her shift, her ordinary world shatters. Something magical has awakened inside her – something wild and unpredictable that she can’t control. Enter Caleb Blackwood, a stern warlock from the secretive Council of Magical Guardians. He claims Lila’s newfound powers make her a witch with a dangerous legacy – one that needs training before she hurts herself or exposes their hidden world. Now Lila must navigate Council politics, master her unstable abilities, and unravel the truth about her heritage. The situation grows more dire when a rogue warlock named Sebastian steals the powerful Nexus Prism, threatening to tear open the veil between worlds with illusions that can warp reality itself. With Manhattan becoming a battleground of swirling magic, Lila’s connection with Caleb deepens beyond mentor and student. Together, they race to find an ancient amulet that might stop Sebastian’s devastating plans. Will Lila embrace her magical destiny and save the city she loves? Or will Sebastian’s illusions consume everything, including the forbidden feelings she’s developing for Caleb? AmazonKU
BITE ME by Roe Horvat
VS note: MM PNR.
Eddie – When my best friend drags me to a vampire dinner club as her wingman, I’m determined—I won’t end up on the menu. No eye contact. No flirting. Definitely no biting. Then he appears. Deadly attractive with a voice smooth like velvet, he murmurs into my ear, his lips graze my wrist, and I forget my resolve. The rush of his venom in my veins feels like falling off the world’s edge. The lust consumes me, intoxicating and irreversible. I leave in a daze. I shouldn’t have succumbed so easily, and I won’t come back. Except Monday morning, I walk into work, and the vampire who ruined me is sitting in my boss’s chair. Russel – Feeding is a transaction—no names, no attachments. The older I get, the less I crave a second bite. But Eddie changed the rules. His blood wrecks me. I should let him go, like the hundreds before him, but I can’t. He’s sincere, vibrant, unforgettable… I search for him like a fool. Then fate throws him back into my life in the cruelest way.The most enticing man I’ve ever fed from is within arm’s reach every day, but I’m not allowed to touch him. AmazonKU
THE NIGHT THE STARS FELL by Sarah Bowen
Some cages you can see. Others live beneath your skin. Elira remembers nothing before the streets—except shadows. Shadows that whisper. Shadows that protect. But when a violent clash lands her in the hands of the King’s elite, she discovers the truth she was never meant to know. She is the last shadowmancer. And everyone wants a piece of her power. Trapped between a fanatical ruler who once kept her caged, a kingdom that needs her, and the four deadly warriors who swore to guard her—Elira must navigate betrayal, buried magic, and the slow-burning fire of a heart she thought she’d lost. But shadows never forget. And neither does the past. AmazonKU
BURNING STAR (STAR TOUCHED: FAE BOUND BOOK FIVE) by Michelle Madow
The gods want them broken. The stars have written their end. But they’ll go down together before they ever give up. Sapphire Hayes is bound to a winter prince who no longer knows how to love her, and chosen by a goddess who expects her to save the world. Riven Draevor, the Prince of the Winter Court, loved Sapphire—until he bargained that love away in a fae deal to save her life, leaving him cold, hollow, and haunted. Now they’re forced into a political marriage, ready for war, and pulled into the Cosmic Tides—a realm of starlight, fate, and memory, where the future is written in blood and the past refuses to stay buried. When they find a monster waiting beneath the stars, it doesn’t just ask them to fight. It demands they destroy each other… until only one of them remains alive. Meanwhile in the Night Court, Zoey is falling, too. Not into death, but into the arms of Aerix, the bloodthirsty prince who watches her like a secret, kisses her like a threat, and kills anyone who touches her. She’s playing the long game. She swears it’s just strategy. But what happens when it becomes more? The gods are watching. The Night Court is rising. And the only weapon left that might save them all is a celestial disc wrapped in love, pain, and starlight. AmazonKU
BALLAD OF WHISPERS (SUNCHOSEN CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by KB Elizabeth
Iris Virlana lives by two rules: Never let anyone know who you are. And never, ever, get yourself into a life debt. The golden sun inked beneath the base of her neck is the reason for both. In Altaerra, it meant life as a Sunchosen, one of the twenty children branded by the Goddesses at birth to sit on the council ruling Altaerra. For Iris, it meant a fate confined in a glittering cage, forged and warped by power. Considered a traitor to the Divine after escaping the Bronze Palace as a child, Iris knows maintaining her new life as an apothecary apprentice to the woman who saved her relies on remaining hidden. But when a life debt forces her to work with an icy prince to uncover answers about a plague ravaging both realms-Iris must navigate maintaining the ruse of who she is, desperately searching for a cure, and a kingdom rife with political scheming. As the death toll rises, precarious matters of the heart become entangled, and carefully kept secrets begin to unravel…Will she ever truly escape the power-hungry brutality of the life she fled? Ballad of Whispers is a debut romantic fantasy novel and the first installment in The Sunchosen Chronicles: a new series full of whimsical world building, intricate magic, deadly secrets, profound journeys of self-discovery, and epic relationships. AmazonKU
DEAD SCARED (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 34) by Pandora Pine
VS Note: MM PNR mystery.
Dead Clowns Tell No Tales…When the circus comes to town for a charity performance, Detective Ronan O’Mara hears rumors of a clown who was murdered thirty years ago during a stop in Boston. After the clown’s ghost appears to tell his tale, it’s up to Ronan and company to find the killer. All he has to do is overcome his paralyzing fear of clowns. Piece of cake, right? Psychic Tennyson Grimm is being plagued by dark nightmares that make no sense. Each time he wakes, Ten is scared out of his mind and shouting his daughter’s name. Unwilling to talk about the possible cause of these night terrors, he shoves the bad dreams aside to welcome his brother’s family to town. What better way to entertain them than by bringing them to the circus performance? Ronan faces his childhood fear and reluctantly dives into the cold case murder of Jumping Jack the clown. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to solve Jack’s murder, even if that means immersing himself in grease paint and red rubber noses to do it. When Tennyson realizes his nightmare is tied to the murder, it’s an all out sprint to catch the killer before another clown bites the dust. AmazonKU
BAD MOON (ELIZABETH CAGE BOOK FOUR) by Jodi Taylor
VS Note: This was the blurb for book one in the series: “‘I don’t know who I am. I don’t know what I am.’ Elizabeth Cage is a child when she discovers that there are things in this world that only she can see. But she doesn’t want to see them and she definitely doesn’t want them to see her. What is a curse to Elizabeth is a gift to others – a very valuable gift they want to control. When her husband dies, Elizabeth’s world descends into a nightmare. But as she tries to piece her life back together, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. Alone in a strange and frightening world, she’s a vulnerable target to forces beyond her control. And she knows that she can’t trust anyone.”
I will send the serpent. I always send the serpent. It’s kind of my signature move. Things are not going well for Elizabeth Cage. It all started with the Christmas she can’t quite remember. There’s blood on her doorstep every morning. Something unpleasant is heading her way. And then there’s the sinister note threatening her life. The one that seems to have been written by Elizabeth herself.
CURSED AGE by A M Dunnewin
After scorning the wrong type of woman, Captain Ryland Coldwell—pirate, lover, and overall adventurer—finds himself trapped in the West Indies with an unfortunate case of immortality. With only his anger to keep him company, Ryland waits for the day he can seek his revenge on his past lover Gwenifer, the sea witch who cursed him. But in his attempts to escape, Ryland has left a trail of sinking ships in his wake. Luckily for him, the world has finally begun to evolve, and with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte has come the rise of the airship, the only type of vessel that Ryland has a chance of fleeing on. However, none of these ships had yet to reach the West Indies… until one night one does. Emmeline Whittock is the only woman on board the airship the Nyx, and the only one wearing a jacket stained with her brother’s blood. After fleeing from her murderous fiancé and the threats of Napoleon’s army, the Nyx is blown off course and lands in the West Indies, a place they very much shouldn’t be. When attacked by pirates, one man comes to save the day—Ryland, who Emmeline feels a pull towards, even against her better judgment. Agreeing to take him on board, Emmeline and the crew assume their trip will be easy, not realizing that in every rippling wave and growing storm is the wrath of a sea witch, hunting for the man who wasn’t supposed to leave the islands. Against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and crossing the seas from the Caribbean to New Orleans to Venice, Ryland and Emmeline will both come to learn that betrayals can run deep but love can run deeper, lasting beyond a lifetime. In A Cursed Age, fates will realign, hearts will be broken, and the future of the world will rest in the hands of a very vexed pirate and a misfit crew with everything to lose. All’s fair in love and war… and revenge.
THE RIVER OF HATRED (THE RIVERS OF HELL BOOK TWO) by Liana Valerian
Once, Sariel would have done anything for Ithuriel. Now? He just wants to watch him fall. When the angels embark on a mission to close the rift between Hell and the human world, Sariel sees his chance for vengeance. Ithuriel let him suffer alone for centuries – now he’ll make sure the righteous angel knows exactly what it means to fall. And if he has to use their captivating Nephilim companion, Jessica, to do it? Even better. As they descend into the twisted depths of the Malebolge, facing the damned and the demons who rule them, Sariel’s game of seduction takes a dangerous turn. Temptation was supposed to be his weapon. He never expected it to feel like salvation. And when the mission takes them beyond the Underworld, into a world where Heaven and Hell both have stakes, the three will have to decide what’s more dangerous – the ever-growing demonic conspiracy or their forbidden desires. AmazonKU
THE RUINS OF SILVERTHORN (ECHOES OF SILVER AND SHADOWS BOOK ONE) by Mahogany SilverRain
My name’s Amira Laurent, paranormal investigator, side-eye champion, and I don’t believe in destiny, fate, or fairy tales. One minute I’m chasing down hauntings in Atlanta with my ride-or-die bestie, Cinda. The next? I’m snatched out of bed and dragged to a whole-ass realm called Vareth, wearing my satin sleep bonnet, a black crop top hoodie, maroon biker shorts, and one Nike slide. (The other was lost when they caught these hands R.I.P.) Then they had the nerve to call me “Your Majesty.” Do I look like I got kingdom money? Plot twist: I’m the long-lost heir to a ruined kingdom called Silverthorn. The land’s alive, the palace is cursed, and the sky has three moons and changes like its got mood swings. And the shadows? Yeah, they whisper my name like I’m the final season of a prophecy that’s been on pause for centuries. Then there’s Kaelor. Seven feet of silver-skinned, horned Guardian who says I’m his mate like it’s the most normal thing ever. Bro’s got ancient armor, big “touch her and die” energy, and eyes that look at me like I’m already his entire world. Too bad there’s also a cursed demon king trying to come back from magical hell using my blood—and oh yeah, he lowkey wants me to be his queen. Hard pass. Now I’ve got magic I never asked for, a soul-deep mate bond I can’t ignore, and a talking wolf the size of a damn horse shadowing my every step. And the kingdom? Half of it wants me on the throne. The other half wants me sacrificed on it. No pressure… just casually holding an entire realm’s fate in my hands while rocking one slide and a bad attitude. AmazonKU
I ACCIDENTALLY FLIRTED WITH THE SPIRIT OF A FAE LORD TRAPPED IN A CRANKY HOTEL ELEVATOR by Zile Elliven
VS note: MM PNR re-release.
How was I supposed to know what would happen? Everyone at the hotel was being so mean to the rickety old elevator that I couldn’t help myself. I gave it a little pat and some encouraging words, and now I swear it’s giving me the vibe. What do I do? This is an 11,000-word MM novella with extreme fluff and maximum silliness – all stuffed into a bite-sized package. Amazon
ALL I HAUNT FOR CHRISTMAS (MYSTIC MUTT MYSTERIES BOOK SIX) by Ellen Riggs
It’s Christmastime in Wyldwood Springs, and psychic amateur sleuth Janelle Brighton is ready for cozy nights, good friends, and maybe even a quiet moment under the mistletoe with her boyfriend, Chief Drew Gillock. But when the town-wide Secret Santa exchange delivers a cursed antique—and a ghost dog comes howling for help—Janelle and her snarky dachshund sidekick, Mr. Bixby, are swept into a chilling paranormal cozy mystery tied to a murder. As magical mishaps, mischievous ghosts, and holiday chaos swirl through town, Janelle must race to uncover the truth before Christmas ends in tragedy. With her unpredictable psychic abilities, a pack of ghostly hounds, and her circle of loyal friends, Janelle’s determined to save the season… even if it means a few misfired spells, hiccup-fueled disasters, and unexpected holiday heart-to-hearts along the way. All I Haunt for Christmas is a funny, heartwarming paranormal cozy mystery with animals, a charming small-town setting, and a touch of holiday romance. AmazonKU
COLD FOOT CURSE (WRECK’S MOUNTAINS BOOK FIVE) by T S Joyce
Six long years ago, Jess Heichman had her entire life planned out. She had a good job, and was in a steady Crew, and she was newly Promised to a high-ranking shifter who had made a deal with her. In return for her loyalty, he was to keep her safe from the curse that had plagued her family for generations. They had a plan, and then Kade did something unforgiveable, and was taken away, leaving Jess to pick up the pieces of his broken promise. Now that she is finally moving forward, and ready to pledge her loyalty to another, the handsome villain himself shows up to wreck her heart again. Kade is newly escaped from Cold Foot Prison and settling into a brand-new Crew in Wreck’s Mountains, but he can’t quite get past the girl he left behind. When he finds out Jess is being Promised to an enemy, he knows she had one chance to escape that dead-end Crew and secure her freedom once and for all. Jess was supposed to build a life for herself while he was locked away, but she stayed stagnant in the same place he’d left her, and now her life is about to take a turn for the worse. If he can separate her from her Crew for just a few weeks and show her what life is like on the outside, perhaps she can realize her prison was even worse than Cold Foot. He’d made a promise to her once upon a time—to pair up with her and never fall in love. His intentions are good, but Jess isn’t the same as he remembers. Now, he can’t stay away from the beauty, and all he can think about is being with her. The Heichman curse is calling, and Kade has no idea about the wild ride he is in for.
He’s breaking the rules, and the consequence is his demise unless Jess can figure out a way to save the man she’s falling for…even if it means saving him from herself. AmazonKU AB
MYSTERIOUS FATHOMS BELOW: A SPICY PIRATE ROMANTASY WITH SEA MONSTERS AND SECRETS (VOWS OF VENGEANCE BOOK ONE) by J A Good
Every culture has legends of monsters lurking beneath the waves. What if they were all real? Rosamund Bailey was once hopelessly in love—until betrayal shattered her heart. A year later, she’s trying to rebuild her life in London society. But when her ex-fiancé returns with a threat that could ruin everything, she’s forced to make a dangerous choice. Desperate, Rose hatches a reckless plan: find a long-lost treasure hidden beneath the sea. The only man who can help her? A notorious pirate captain with a past he can’t outrun—and the same stranger she once shared a one-night stand with. Now they’re trapped together on a ship full of secrets, longing, and sea monsters. Because the treasure she seeks isn’t just buried—it’s guarded. Water wraiths. An ancient sea dragon. Kelpies that whisper your name. And a pirate with eyes like the storm who might ruin her more than any curse. If she’s going to survive, Rose must decide which is more dangerous: The monsters below the waves… or the one she’s falling for. AmazonKU
THE LOST ART OF SEDUCING A MAGE WARRIOR: A COZY MM FANTASY ROMANCE (THE LOST ARTS BOOK ONE) by Ellie Ash
Perian’s life is transformed utterly when powerful Mage Warrior Brannal saves him from an attack, then brings him back to the castle and straight to his bed… to recuperate. As Perian heals, desire flares hot between them, and Brannal asks him to stay longer. Perian starts to think this could be the start of something wonderful. Only it turns out that Perian might be stepping on more toes than he realizes. That angry redhead who doesn’t like him? Second in command of the Mage Warriors. Renny, the little girl hiding in the garden whom he befriended? Her secrets could endanger both of them. And Brannal? He isn’t just the Mage Warrior who rescued Perian—he’s the head of the Mage Warriors. Perian can’t fight to save his life (literally—Brannal had to do that), he doesn’t have a lick of magic, and he doesn’t have any responsibilities. Could someone as ordinary as him really find a place in the castle with such an extraordinary Mage Warrior? The Lost Art of Seducing a Mage Warrior is a 90K cozy MM fantasy romance with plenty of steam. Told in single POV, it features a HFN for a lonely young man and the powerful Mage Warrior who rescues him—as well as a stubborn little girl, a horse with an attitude, and meddling friends. AmazonKU
FRINGE BENEFITS: GHOSTLY MORTICIAN MURDER MYSTERY (THE MORTICIAN MURDERS BOOK SEVEN) by Greta Boris
Ruby-red lips. Long black hair. Why did this corpse look suspiciously familiar? Imogene knows exactly where she’s seen that face: staring back at her from the Rusty Scupper’s bathroom mirror. What she didn’t realize at the time? The woman was already dead. Ghosts have made Imogene sad, mad, itchy, tipsy, and once, a compulsive shoplifter. But seeing them? That’s a new one—unless you count that one Christmas Eve, which she doesn’t. Now, it seems mirrors have turned into portals to an alternate reality. To make matters worse, the dead woman was a pet psychic. Now every cat, dog, and squirrel has an opinion—and they’re all sharing it loudly in her head. If Imogene wants her sanity—and her eyeliner—back, she’ll have to solve this murder. Preferably before the animals unionize. AmazonKU
TREASURED BY THE FAE ROYAL (FAE OVERLORDS BOOK TWO) by Sue Mercury and Sue Lyndon
Desperate to save my ailing mother, I set off to find a skilled healer, only to be captured by flesh traders a day into my journey. Just when I think all is lost, a huge, golden-winged fae male comes to my rescue. Not only does the handsome, musclebound creature save me from the auction block, but he promises to help my dying mother. He also treats me with great deference and makes me question everything I thought I knew about the fae. I’m shocked, however, when I learn my would-be savior’s true identity—Prince Lucas. The same Summer Court prince who helped conquer my homeland. How could I ever trust him? I’ll never forget the bloodshed and cruelty his people visited on mine, and I fear he possesses a dark side that might emerge at any moment. But no matter how fiercely I try to guard my heart, his warmth and gentleness keep breaking through my defenses. Despite our growing connection, I expect we’ll part ways soon and I’ll never see him again. He has a few northern kingdoms left to conquer, and I’m probably going to marry a human man and settle down in a quiet village. But I never counted on his ruthless determination to make me his, and I’m stunned to discover he doesn’t just want me as a concubine. He wants more. He wants everything. He wants me to become his wife. AmazonKU
ANGER (LEGENDARY SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Elizabeth N Harris
She was the original, the one and only. When Pandora opened the jar, she had been first hit of the God’s Warriors. Her shape wasn’t as hideous as some. From the waist up, she could be classed as human, if you ignore the glowing green eyes and slightly greenish tint to her skin. Until you look down and see the snake’s tail. She became what is known as the legendary Lamia. Tragically, she’d been in love once and he turned on her and helped spawn a race that belonged in mythology. Now she guarded her heart and stayed in the shadows. She’d been cursed with the Sin of Anger, and it welled hot, deep in her gut. She struggled not to let it absorb her, but it threatened to overwhelm her on a daily basis. After all, every single person in the world experienced anger! She crossed his path during a crazed serial killer on a spree. He knew she was hiding something and arrested her. Unamused when she’s freed, he’s determined to uncover her secrets. He’s unsure if she’s the killer or another potential victim, because they all look remarkably like her. The Lamia are being hunted. Every single victim is a descendent of hers. Who is killing them and why? How are they hiding themselves from Mary Worth’s portals? Can Lamia track down a serial killer and stop him before he claims another innocent life? Her Sin is Anger, and she commands it with all the pain and cunning of a betrayed woman. AmazonKU
INTRIGUE OF THE GODS: SECOND CHRONICLES OF ARIANTHEM IV (THE CHRONICLES OF ARIANTHEM BOOK 12) by Samantha Sabian
VS Note: FF Fantasy. From the blurb for book one: “The Chronicles of Arianthem is an epic fantasy series full of sword and sorcery, dragons, and gods, and strong, sexy women.”
The schemes of the Gods are complex beyond understanding, and Raine feels she is an unwitting pawn. Hel demands she play the role of Consort to perfection, and she complies to protect her family. As conspiracies swirl about her, Raine realizes there is much simmering beneath the surface of the pantheon. The mortal realm mourns the absence of their protector, but things slowly return to normal. The devastation left in the wake of the Sinister has imprinted on the land, however, and the Empire struggles most of all. While Arianthem slowly heals, the banished evil returns in secret, and this time the Sinister are deadlier than before. Raine senses events from a distance, but is trapped, hopelessly trying to navigate the politics of Ásgarðr. Somehow, she is caught in an invisible web, a triangle between Sjöfn, Tyr, and Saga. And when Love, War, and Wisdom are at odds, it does not bode well for any realm. Amazon
SUGAR SPELLS AND SECRETS (QUILLHAVEN MAGICAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by
Welcome to Quillhaven, where candy carries enchantment and secrets are as sweet—and sticky—as caramel. When Sophie Vanora inherits her great-aunt’s candy shop, Sugar Spells, she’s expecting powdered sugar and peppermint bark—not magical confections and mysterious break-ins. But when her aunt’s secret recipe book of enchanted sweets vanishes, and an ominous note reading Lullaby and good nightis left behind, Sophie knows this is more than petty theft. Someone is after the magic—and they don’t intend to play nice. With the help of quirky townsfolk, a pair of mischievous feline detectives named Leo and Luna, and a skeptical police chief who’s easier on the eyes than on the explanations, Sophie must uncover who’s after the town’s magical secrets—before her own story takes a dangerous turn. Who stole the enchanted recipe book, and what secret power lies behind the Lullaby Caramels? And can Sophie unwrap the truth before Quillhaven’s sweetest magic is lost forever? AmazonKU AB
THE WISHING GAME by Veronica Lancet
Gods walk among us. They are powerful. They are immortal. They are…bored. Every century, they create a deadly spectacle—the Wishing Game—where mortals compete for the ultimate prize: one wish granted by the gods themselves. But there’s a catch. If a participant dies in the game, they forfeit their immortal soul. Lucero Archibald lost everything. When she receives an invitation to the Wishing Game, she is desperate enough to accept it. Her wish? Bring back her beloved from the dead. Thrown into a world of ruthless competitors and treacherous gods, Luce forms an unlikely alliance with three others: Thea, a bubbly self-described harpy; Cerenios, her demon-hunter brother who shields more secrets than swords; and Ze, a cocky and insufferable soldier who seems determined to challenge her at every step. As Luce faces increasingly deadlier trials and forces beyond her comprehension, she must decide how far she’s willing to go. With every trial, the price of victory grows steeper, and soon she’ll have to answer the ultimate question: Is one wish worth her immortal soul? AmazonKU AB
ALPHA’S IMPOSTER BRIDE (CROWNED MATE SERIES BOOK ONE) by Jaymin Snow
Fake crown. Wrong bride. Real mate bond….And one very unplanned pup. Leanna – I was the princess’s shadow—her stand-in for speeches, signatures, and, apparently, the Alpha’s impostor bride. Cedric Raine needed a bride to end a war. I needed to survive. The crown was fake. The name wasn’t mine. But every touch on mating night? Terrifyingly real. He marked me, mated me, made me believe I wasn’t just a lie. Until the real princess came back. And he locked me in a cell. So I left—with his heir. Six years later, I don’t wear crowns—I build business empires. Now I return to his palace in heels, diamonds, and zero regrets. And when he sees my little boy with his eyes? The crown won’t be the only thing at my feet. Cedric – She wasn’t the princess. I knew it the second she stepped into my court. But her scent, her fire, the way she trembled in my arms—that was real. I kept her because I couldn’t let her go. Even when the truth came for us, I chose silence to protect her. Now she’s back—with a new name, her own kingdom, and a child that looks just like me. And I’d burn mine down just to have her again. AmazonKU
THE SEER (SENTINELS OF MAGIC BOOK THREE) by T M Cromer
Fintan Sullivan saw the future—and it ruined his life. A Siren with a voice powerful enough to steal magic, he ditched his rising rockstar career (and the woman of his dreams) after a vision warned him Taryn Stephens would be his ruin. Now, twenty years later, he works for The Authority as their psychic-in-residence, predicting disasters and dodging emotional entanglements like a pro. But when called upon to investigate a magical artifact, Fintan finds himself face-to-face with the one woman he swore never to see again. Worse? The vision still stands. Taryn has questions for the man who shattered her heart. Like, why did Fintan ghost her harder than a haunted house? Why does he look more irresistible now with his whole brooding, tortured vibe? And how is she supposed to avoid him when the ancient artifact she’s researching belonged to one of his deadliest ancestors? With each passing moment, her problems grow, especially when Fintan’s Siren abilities turn out to be the key to unlocking its magic. Too bad he’s still terrified of his power, and her. The future hasn’t changed—Taryn is still destined to be Fintan’s undoing. But as passion ignites and their enemies close in, Fintan realizes he might have been wrong about what his vision really means. Some fates aren’t meant to be outrun. Some are meant to be embraced—no matter the cost.
KNOT OUR OMEGA (STUCK IN A RUT BOOK ONE) by Mazzy J March
’m a failure. Failure as a shifter. Failure as a female. Failure to my family. Twins are alphas. Full. Stop. It’s a given. Only, with my first shift came proof I’d built my future on assumptions. My sister presented alpha immediately, but me? I’m nothing but an omega. It was fine. Really it was…until it wasn’t. On my eighteenth birthday, my pack emerged, drawn to me by my scent, the perfume of a newly blossomed omega. Their decision was made in seconds. They rejected me in favor of my taller, more beautiful, more alpha sister. She accepted my pack as her own, not even pretending to give it a thought. Without a mate, I’m a liability and, since presenting, my family treats me as such. I’m their maid. Their cook. Their embarrassment. I was once one of their princesses. Now I’m something that needs to be put out, like the trash. They prove that point by selling me to the first pack that will take a weak omega like me—the DarkShadow Pack. I’ve heard of them—the whispers, the stories told in the dark—the secrets. They’re a pack of ruthless brutes who don’t deal well with others and aren’t strangers to the shifter judicial system. No omega in her right mind would accept them, but I don’t have a choice. It’s either them or death. Please let me have made the right choice. AmazonKU
SECRET BABY FOR THE ALPHA PRINCE (FORBIDDEN ALPHA KINGS BOOK 31) by Elara Haze
“I could never be with an omega. She’s too weak to be Luna, to wear a crown. I could never marry her.” After I find out I’m pregnant with his pup, the wolf prince says he’ll never marry me. Kieran and I have been friends since childhood, and I thought he felt the fiery, undeniable bond between us.
My heart is shattered. So I run away to work as a maid. I’m pregnant, and my only goal is to protect my unborn baby. But my life is eviscerated again when I’m sold as a breeder to a vicious alpha. There’s only one person I can call for help. The brooding, sexy mass of muscle with green eyes that make my heart stutter. Kieran, my mate, who’s arranged to be married to another woman. He’s been hunting me down, and he’s desperate to reclaim me. “All these months we were apart, my mate, I waited for you. I looked for you. Even when I thought I hated you, I needed to be near you.” He’s the alpha king’s heir, so I know I can never be good enough for him. But I don’t know if I can resist the bond that’s flickering back to life between us. Even worse…I’m not sure I want to. “I’m never letting you go again.” AmazonKU
GRUMPY BEAR (RETURN TO FATE MOUNTAIN BOOK FOUR) by Scarlett Grove
Grizzly shifter Ivy Bright radiates optimism. As the driven daughter of Corey Bright, founder of the prestigious Bright Institute, she’s determined to make her mark with the new Fate Mountain Nature Center. But when construction accidents threaten her dream project’s future, Ivy’s perpetual sunshine faces its darkest clouds yet. Forest ranger Henry Kincaid prefers the solitude of his remote cabin to life on his family’s sprawling ranch. Suspicious of all development on his beloved mountain, the grumpy bear shifter is determined to stop the nature center project—until a dating app declares them a 100% match. When Henry discovers deliberate sabotage at the construction site, his protective instincts roar to life. As they investigate the threats together, Ivy’s brightness begins to melt the walls around Henry’s guarded heart, while Henry’s steadfast support shows her it’s okay to lean on someone else occasionally. With the nature center’s future hanging in the balance, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens not just their project but all of Fate Mountain. Can this sunshine-and-grumbles pair overcome their differences to save what matters most, or will mysterious enemies extinguish their chance at happiness before it truly begins? AmazonKU
CHOMP’S CHALLENGE (SHIFTED MISFITS MC BOOK TWO) by Darlene Tallman and Nikki Landis
After years spent on the run and living on the outside looking in, a group of shifters form a motorcycle club where the men become a blended family of sorts. Determined to find their place and form a home, they start up several businesses to help their somewhat impoverished community. Their only desire? To finally fit in somewhere. Finding their mates will be a wild, unexpected ride! Ariel – My life is pain-filled and not my own. I’m controlled with an iron fist. This wasn’t how things were supposed to be, and it breaks my heart that Perry pulled the wool over my mother’s eyes so well that she died thinking her girl was safe, secure, and loved. That couldn’t be further from the truth. One night of violence, and Chomp came into my life. Everything I thought I knew about the world shifted on its axis, and I was introduced to the paranormal. He saved me from the horrors I was enduring and then completely turned my world upside down when he told me I was his mate. I’m not good enough. I’m unworthy of a man like him. I just can’t seem to convince him otherwise. Slowly, he breaks down my defenses by showing me what it really means to be cherished. Just when I think I’m finally safe, a new threat surfaces, one who decides I need to pay for Perry’s disappearance. Chomp – I left the congregation I was born into when it became apparent that our alpha was a cruel, reprehensible piece of crap. He was the only one allowed to mate with the females as per our hierarchy, but he treated them horribly. After several fights, I chose to leave because my mother was the one who endured the punishments for my defiance. Finding a home in Yukon Bluff in the Shifted Misfits MC settled something deep inside. While most of us were predators, we respected one another’s boundaries and found our place within the community. Because of my ability, I was a natural to run our canoe and rafting business, which had recently expanded to include sites for tent campers. While I caught a whiff of my mate months ago during a trip to the zoo with the local foster kids, I was unable to locate her, which left my gator agitated and unsettled. To calm myself, I opted to spend the night out at the lake, only to stumble upon my mate and two men who were harming her. Let’s just say I didn’t get my road name because I can plow through a bag of burgers! Ariel has been broken and abused, so I have to be content to help her heal. Until another threat shows up, because then? All bets are off as I protect my mate.
MONSTER QUEEN ALPHA (CONVERGENCE BOOK SIX) by Autumn Dawn
‘d been running from monsters for so long, I’d forgotten what it was like to stand still. Working as a nanny for a former dragon king isn’t smart, but the pay is too good to refuse. All I have to do is survive three days before my charm wears off and the dragons turn on me. Too bad it’s suicidal to argue with a dragon…But when my past catches up with me in the form of an armored monster I once commanded, I realize my greatest threat isn’t what’s hunting me—it’s what I’ll become when I stop running. Monster Queen Alpha is a novella featuring a tough-as-nails southern elf with a traumatic past, a former dragon king with unexpected depth, and the monster she never thought she’d see again. Expect action, romance, and found family in this urban fantasy adventure set in a world where magic and technology collide.
VALENTINE’S DAY TREASURE: ONE TRUE MATE HOLIDAYS BOOK ONE by Lisa Ladew
In Serenity, Illinois, even Valentine’s Day can’t escape the extraordinary. Four couples, bound by shared purpose and burgeoning love, find their sanctuary threatened by a catastrophic storm. Graeme and Heather are summoned to Scotland on urgent dragen business, while Trevor is determined to create a perfect day for his mate, Ella, even though the power is out and all roads are closed. But duty clashes with desire, and a simple act of love turns into an unexpected adventure, transforming a ruined holiday into a day each of them will remember forever. This is a novella (37,000 words, 182 pages, and 21 chapters), featuring Trevor and Ella, Graeme and Heather, Crew and Dahlia, plus Beckett and Cerise on their first Valentine’s day together. AmazonKU
ASTAROTH: GREAT DUKE OF HELL by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
VS Note: Short story.
Desperate to escape her abusive grandmother, Kaleigh Winters attempts to summon a demon—never expecting it to actually work. Enter Astaroth, the Great Duke of Hell: impossibly attractive, surprisingly sweet, and now bound to serve her every command. After fulfilling her wish for freedom in flames, Astaroth reveals that Kaleigh is a natural-born Magus with untapped powers. As their arrangement quickly evolves from master-servant to passionate lovers, Kaleigh finds herself falling hard for the fire-eyed demon who makes her waffles with real maple syrup. But a mortal loving an immortal comes with complications. Is Kaleigh ready to leave her human life behind for eternal love with a Duke of Hell? AmazonKU
AN UNLIKELY KNIGHT (THE CURSED KINGDOM BOOK FOUR) by Hildie McQueen
He’s trapped in a fantastical realm. She’s the only one who can save him—if she believes he’s real.
Padriag Clarre is imprisoned in a treacherous realm where ice storms slash like blades, deadly creatures exist, and an evil warlock’s curse promises his death. Bound by dark magic and running out of time, his last hope lies with a woman who doesn’t even believe he exists. Erin Maguire is trying to move on. The vivid illusion of a magical world, a dashing knight, and a daring rescue feel like nothing more than her overactive imagination—until another woman, with the same memories informs her it is Erin’s fate to rescue the knight. Summoned to help by reliving an experience she’s trying to forget, Erin must face the shocking reality that it was never a dream. The other realm is real. Padriag is real. And she is the only one who can save him. AmazonKU
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